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The tie-up enables QF Frequent Flyer members to earn points at any of the 2.5 million worldwide accommodation listings from the online travel company’s website.

Irked by the deal, Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA) ceo Carol Giuseppi said Qantas should place greater value on the

importance of working with those who “contribute to the tourism industry and meet all their regulatory requirements”.

“These unregulated short-term accommodation operators do not have in place the consumer safety & community amenity regulations and insurances that apply to regulated operators, nor do they pay the requisite fees and taxes,” Giuseppi fumed.

“These online operators have morphed from their original idea of providing ‘share’ accommodation to becoming fully fledged commercial property organisations where no sharing is involved,” she explained, urging tourism operators like Qantas to deal strictly with legitimate accommodation partners who “adhere to the same regulatory framework as they do”.

A QF spokesperson challenged TAA’s stance, telling Travel Daily: “Hotel bookings remain a very important part of what we offer, but we know Airbnb is something a lot of our customers like using and we think it’s important to give them the choice”.

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Virgin anti QF/PX c’shareVIRGIN Australia is warning the

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In a submission to the Int’l Air Services Commission on Fri, VA’s group exec of govt relations Jane McKeon insisted the flagged pact will be to the detriment of the travelling public.

VA currently operates six weekly services on the Port Moresby route from Brisbane and is unlikely to increase its Australia-PNG routes if the proposed new QF/PX alliance gets the go ahead.

McKeon highlighted to the IASC that the total passenger numbers flying on the route has fallen in recent years under the alliance, “from around 315,000 in FY13 to under 300,000 in FY16”.

Qantas and Air Niugini carried over 80% of passengers on the route (with VA the remainder), which is dominated by pax travelling for business purposes.

The VA exec also drew attention to Air Niugini exceeding its capacity entitlement on a number of occasions, under its partnership with Qantas, thereby “removing any incentive for the PNG Govt to negotiate with the Australian Govt to secure a larger capacity entitlement for PNG carriers under the air services agreement”.

McKeon argued that on the Brisbane-Port Moresby route, which the carriers all operate on, QF/PX would effectively be able to provide a double-daily service, under the codeshare pact.

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On the Sydney-Port Moresby city pairing - serviced only by Air Niugini - she also addressed concerns about the earmarked codeshare deal.

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The tool avoids the need for manual processing of post-travel claims, including instances when a Frequent Flyer Program number is not added to a booking.

Working in real-time, the tool is already in use with most SkyTeam members on their websites.

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travelBulletin looks at big bucksTHE Oct 2016 edition of

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The Million Dollar Club this year has seen a few significant changes - not least being the “recalibration” of salaries in the senior ranks at Helloworld.

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Tas Park visitor spikeTHE Tasmanian Govt has

revealed the number of visitors to the state who added a trip to a National Park has jumped 6% in the past two years to 39%.

“This is a significant boost to parks visitation and shows that our national parks are quickly becoming one of the State’s most important visitor experiences,” Minister Roger Jaensch said.

The Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business, Trade and Red Tape Reduction also said a 23% spike in the number of licenced tourism operators was testament to a “strong, confident industry, that is exceptionally good at what it does and is attracting people to Tasmania from all over the world.”

Jaensch added more can be done to support the industry to foster growth, saying he is keen to reduce red tape faced by operators in national parks, such as multiple overlapping permits, licences and approvals.

Nigeria email scamTRAVEL agents are being urged

to avoid an email scam requesting airline tickets to be issued on behalf of the “visually impaired Association” in Lagos, Nigeria.

The email from “Rev. Freddy Noble” seeks flights for travel in Oct from Lomé, Togo to São Paulo, Brazil with either “Ethiopian Airline and Turkish Airline”.

“It is worth [sic] to help the Physically challenged because life is unpredictable”, the email states.

The persistent scammer follows up the email with a direct phone call, Wall Street Travel md Ben Caplan told Travel Daily.

CX’s Queen of the Sky out to pasture

CATHAY Pacific has bid farewell to its final Boeing 747 “Queen of the Sky”, which operated its last flight, CX543, from Tokyo Haneda to Hong Kong over the weekend.

CX’s 747 is being retired in favour of more modern aircraft.

Isabelle Chu, managing partner, Bonaventure travel is pictured with Cathay staff pre-flight.

MEANWHILE, Cathay Pacific and Dragonair yesterday upgraded their weekly deal promo, fanfares to include Business and Premium Economy class ticket options.

Fares will be updated every Tue at 8am, for the full list, head to cathaypacific.com/fanfares or dragonair.com/fanfares.

Concur sale completeCONCUR has announced the

completion of the acquisition of travel search and personalised travel planning tool for frequent travellers, Hipmunk (TD 15 Sep).

Under the deal, Hipmunk will continue to offer its metasearch products to consumers for free.

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Dunedin 5-star hotelSURVEY work for a five-star

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The proposed site, the Filleul Street car park is near conference facilities and the city centre.

Stuff.co.nz is reporting the project has a budget between $50m-$70m and will stretch across 18 storeys with 200 rooms, 42 apartments and 10 suites.

Centennial Park visitSYDNEY Explorer Bus now calls

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Guests making reservations online or via the SuperShuttle App for travel up until 20 Nov will save 12% using the discount code of ‘12OFF’.

DFAT US hurricaneHURRICANE Matthew could

impact the south-eastern US states of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia between 06-09 Oct and States of Emergency have been declared as a precaution, US authorities are warning.

Smartraveller has advised Australians in the affected area to monitor media, follow the advice of local authorities and obtain regular updates on the United States National Hurricane Center’s website.

Indonesia visits jumpTOURIST arrivals in Indonesia

spiked a healthy 13% in Aug when compared with Aug 2015, cracking one million visitors for the month, govt stats reveal.

For the calendar year so far, a total of 7.36 million tourists have crossed the border, up 8% on the year prior.

Room occupancy for Aug reached an average of 55.21%, down 0.40 points on Aug 2015 while the average length of stay of foreigners at star-rated hotels during the month dropped 0.13 points to 1.8 days.

EY/kulula codeshareETIHAD Airways has inked a

codeshare deal with South Africa low-cost carrier, kulula.com.

The pact expands EY customers’ options to cities in South Africa including Cape Town, Durban, George and East London via Johannesburg and will see the EY code placed on kulula’s flights between Johannesburg and certain coastal cities.

Services are on sale now, for travel from 30 Oct.

Travelport award duo

TRAVELPORT has taken out Best GDS at the TTG Travel Awards 2016 for the eighth consecutive year and Best Technology Supplier at the Travel Agents Association of New Zealand’s (TAANZ) National Travel Industry Awards (NTIA) 2016.

Mark Meehan, md Asia-Pacific, Travelport, thanked customers and partners across the region and said the awards “are a testament of our commitment in

redefining travel commerce with our leading solutions”.

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New additions venture through Namibia, Japan, France and Canada and the United States.

A highlight is the 10-day Wonders of Nambia, which visits the global field research and education facility at the Cheetah Conservation Fund and features dinner and local entertainment in a family home.

Also new are the eight-day Paris & Normandy Highlights, 10-day Alaska Journey, 12-day Iconic Japan, six-day Canadian Polar Bear Experience.

Nat Geo tours are designed to focus on discovery, storytelling, local immersion and social good.

The new trips are now on sale and depart from Apr 2017.

For the full list of additions, see www.gadventures.com.au.

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Accommodation UpdatesWELCOME to Accommodation Updates, Travel Daily’s Wed feature. If your property has undergone some recent changes you would like to make the industry aware of, send a brief description with an image to accomupdates@traveldaily.com.au.

LOT to NewarkLOT Polish Airlines will

commence thrice weekly services between Newark Liberty International Airport and Warsaw from 28 Apr, with a fourth weekly flight to roll out in Jun 2017.

Tickets are now on sale.

Europcar exec shuffleEUROPCAR has reorganised its

Management Board to optimise the roll out of its strategy.

The new roles are as follow: Jean-Claude Poupard, chief financial officer; Raoul Colantoni, md, Europcar Italy; Gary Smith, md, Europcar UK; Franck Rohard, group general secretary; Phillipe Germond, ceo; Caroline Parot, deputy ceo; Kenneth McCall, deputy ceo, countries and operations; Fabrizio Ruggeiero, deputy ceo, sales, marketing, customers & InterRent.

Hilton Lagos AirportHILTON Lagos Airport Hotel will

open in Nigeria in 2021.Situated within Ikeja, the capital

of Lagos state, the 350-room property will offer multiple food and beverage outlets; a rooftop cocktail bar; spa and gym.

Globus Golf Day tees off

MORE than 120 participants from across Australia and New Zealand gathered at the Pymble Golf Course in St Ives last week for the annual Globus Golf Day.

An impressive hole-in-one was scored on the day by Emirates divisional vp Australasia Barry Brown, however bragging rights went to the eventual winners Darren Perry from Globus; Robert Kirk from italktravel; Derek Kirk of Fine Travel and Michael Gannon from Precision Golf Chatswood.

Pictured celebrating their win (from left) are: Darren Perry, groups bdm; Michael Gannon,

Precision Golf Chatswood; Derek Kirk, director, Fine Travel; Robert Kirk, manager, italktravel and Stewart Williams, managing director Globus.

Meriton most roomsMERITON Serviced Apartments

has reached a new milestone this month by becoming the largest owner of hotel rooms in Australia.

The company reports it has taken the top spot following the opening of 254 new suites on Church Street in Parramatta, which saw its portfolio rise to a total of 4,403 suites in Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

The business has overtaken the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (AIDA), who bought the Tourism Asset Holdings Portfolio in 2013, and currently holds 4,096 rooms.

The historic Ankara Motel on Miami Beach has been revitalised and transformed into The Gates Hotel South Beach - a DoubleTree by Hilton. The lodging retains some of its original art deco elements such as the brick walls of the hotel wing, however a

modern translucent staircase has been added to the atrium. The suites have received a fresh lick of paint and now boast a vibrant colour scheme and upscale in-room features.

Harrah’s Las Vegas has unveiled its refurbished tower complete with remodelled guest rooms styled with warm tones of grey and purple accents. A modern vanity with backlighting has also been added to every room. Bathrooms within the suites have

been upgraded to now include a whirlpool tub.

Ames Boston Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton has undergone a multimillion dollar renovation. The transformation includes a revamped entry plus a brand-new library which serves as a communal workspace for guests. Much of the hotel’s original features

have been preserved such as the lobby’s tiled mosaic arched ceiling and marble staircase.

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Bandaranaike Int’l Airport (CMB) is undergoing development to increase its capacity from 6 million pax per year to 15 million.

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The two fish were caught less than 24-hours apart this week, just days after the contest began on 01 Oct.

CrownBet chief executive officer and event sponsor Matt Tripp said he was delighted to see a fish get caught so early.

“What a start to season two of the Million Dollar Fish,” he said.

Turkey emergencyTHE state of emergency in

Turkey, which was first enacted in Jul following an attempted coup, has been extended for another three months.

Turkey’s Foreign and Commonwealth office assured tourists that they will not be impacted by the extension.

“[Tourists] should co-operate with officials conducting checks, and keep your passport and a printed copy of your e-visa or your residence permit with you at all times,” the govt body said.

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Hyatt Regency LAXTHE Concourse Hotel at Los

Angeles Airport has rebranded as Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport.

As part of the transition the 580-key hotel is undergoing an extensive $75 million renovation, set to be complete by 01 Jan.

The hotel features 50,000 square feet of meeting space and quadruple-pane windows.

ITALKTRAVEL Newcastle’s network of stores were voted as finalists in the Hunter Local Business awards.

Owner of the italktravel Maitland, Newcastle West, The Junction and Rutherford stores Mark van Huisstede said he and his team were “extremely proud” of being a finalists.

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The new pact will provide an extra $100,000 over the next two years and offer broader support to the Ernabella artists and their community.

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Sydney to host CAPASYDNEY is set to play host to

the region’s largest strategic aviation and travel industry event, CAPA Australia Pacific Aviation Summit 2017.

Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events Stuart Ayres said the event, to be held 01 & 02 Aug at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Hotel, would showcase Sydney to the world.

“Delegates will be able to experience first-hand why Sydney is the premier destination for convention and exhibition business, with iconic attractions & luxury accommodation,” he said.

IATA safety summit THE International Air Transport

Association (IATA) will hold a conference in Abu Dhabi later this month focussed around advancing safety management.

Themed “A Decade in Review and the Vision Forward,” the event will be held from 25-27 Oct.

Aviation and safety experts will share the knowledge they have accumulated over the decade since the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) safety management standards and practices were introduced.

“This conference is a unique opportunity to facilitate the sharing of experiences from the first decade of Safety Management - successes and challenges,” IATA’s senior vp for safety & flight operations Gilberto López Meyer commented.

Jetstar Asia SanyaJETSTAR Asia launched its

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The new return route is serviced by 180-seat Airbus A320 aircraft each Tue and Sat.

SYD property auctionSYDNEY Airport’s annual Lost

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AMEX/ KDS pactAMEX Global Business Travel

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Enterprise expandsTHE Enterprise Rent-A-Car

has this month expanded to Argentina, Paraguay and Curacao.

New locations include airports in Bariloche, Buenos Aires and Mendoza in Argentina; Asunción in Paraguay and Willemstad in Curacao.

Additional locations are also being planned for the three Latin America countries.

Scenic on GetawaySCENIC’S Russian river cruise

will feature on upcoming episodes of Nine Network’s travel program Getaway.

Tune in on Sat 08, 15 and 22 Oct to see Catriona Rowntree’s luxury Scenic river cruise along the Volga and Svir rivers on board Scenic Tsar from Moscow to St Petersburg, exploring Russia’s unique towns and cities.

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